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FIFA president: ‘Football can become New Zealand’s No.1 sport’

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FIFA president Gianni Infantino says football is on its way to becoming the top sport in New Zealand. “It has improved greatly,” Infantino told Newshub. “Football is becoming the No.1 sport in Oceania, overcoming, of course, rugby as well.” Infantino … Read More

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DECEMBER

December 8-11: National U-17 men’s and women’s tournament, Seddon Fields, Auckland (click here for details)

Sunday December 18, 2pm: Eastern Suburbs v Western Springs, Grand Final, Women’s National League Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland (click here for details)

Monday December 19 (4am NZT): Final of FIFA Men’s World Cup finals, Qatar

JANUARY

January 11-28: OFC U-17 Championship, Fiji (click here for details)

Wednesday January 11 (4pm NZT): New Zealand v New Caledonia, OFC U-17 Championships, Fiji

Saturday January 14 (4pm NZT): New Zealand v American Samoa, OFC U-17 Championships, Fiji

Wednesday January 18 (4pm NZT): Football Ferns v United States, Sky Stadium, Wellington (click here for details)

Saturday January 21 (4pm NZT): Football Ferns v United States, Eden Park, Auckland (click here for details)

FEBRUARY

February 17-23: FIFA Women’s World Cup play-off series involving 10 teams, held in Auckland/Hamilton (click here for details)

Friday February 17 (7pm): Football Ferns v Portugal (friendly international), Waikato Stadium, Hamilton (click here for details)

Monday February 20 (7pm): Football Ferns v Argentina (friendly international), FMG Waikato Stadium, Hamilton (click here for details)

Thursday February 23 (7pm): Football Ferns v Aregentina (friendly international), North Harbour Stadium, Albany, Auckland (click here for details)

Sunday February 26: Wellington Phoenix v Sydney FC, women’s A-League, Auckland — to be confirmed (click here for details)

MARCH

Sunday March 12 (3pm NZT): Wellington Phoenix v Sydney FC, men’s A-League, Eden Park, Auckland (click here for details)

March 20-28: Two-match international window for the All Whites.

APRIL

April 7-9: 50th anniversary celebrations for Napier City Rovers (click here for details)

April 3-11: Two-match international window for the Football Ferns.

Sunday April 16 (3pm NZT): Wellington Phoenix v Brisbane Roar, men’s A-League, Eden Park, Auckland (click here for details)

MAY

May 20-June 11: FIFA U-20 Men’s World Cup, Indonesia (click here for details)

JUNE

June 1-5: Centenary celebrations for Claudelands Rovers (click here for details)

June 12-20: Two-match international window for the All Whites.

JULY

July 10-18: Two-match international window for the Football Ferns.

July 20 (7pm NZT): New Zealand v Norway, opening game of 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup at Eden Park, Auckland (click here for details)

July 25 (5.30pm NZT): New Zealand v Philippines, second group game for Football Ferns at FIFA Women’s World Cup at Sky Stadium, Wellington (click here for details)

July 30 (7pm NZT): New Zealand v Switzerland, final group game for Football Ferns at FIFA Women’s World Cup at Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin (click here for details)

AUGUST

August 20: Final of FIFA Women’s World Cup at Stadium Australia, Sydney

SEPTEMBER

September 4-12: Two-match international window for the All Whites.

OCTOBER

October 9-17: Two-match international window for the All Whites.

NOVEMBER

November 13-21: Two-match international window for the All Whites.

MARCH

March 18-26: Two-match international window for the All Whites.

June: Oceania Nations Cup (to be confirmed)